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AC08 RRX

2008 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,639 mi
Last recorded124,639 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus74,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 124,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 118,319 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,897 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,332 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 92,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,227 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 87,227 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,263 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,261 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe or fluid container leaking and fluid low. (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,767 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,767 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,099 miles

slight leake from o/s/r/ shock absober

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,372 miles

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre not throw to core

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,072 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AC08 RRX is a 2008 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 RRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 RRX registered?

AC08 RRX is a 2008 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AC08 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 RRX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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